Break through the GigE limit

The Allied Vision Prosilica GX family is a powerful and compact camera series with GigE Vision interface. This innovative GigE Vision camera breaks the previous data
speed limits with a maximum data rate of up to 240 MB/s – twice the previously
limited 120 MB/s for GigE Vision. This speed record is made possible by the
skilful use of the so-called Link Aggregation Group (LAG): The camera is
fitted with two Gigabit Ethernet connections to double the available bandwidth
for image data transmission. It is thus possible to transmit high-definition
images from the camera to the PC at previously unreached image rates.

The models in this series are available with 3 monochrome and coloured sensor
versions and a multitude of functions. Additional models with 4 and 29
megapixel resolution are planned. The latest generation of CCD-sensors from
Kodak with a pixel size of 5,5 µm and 4x output is fully supported by the
camera electronics and the dual GigE interface. With resolutions of 1 and 8
megapixels they meet different requirements and guarantee excellent image
quality and colour fidelity. The sensor signals are digitised using a 14-bit
A/D converter and can be output in numerous output formats, such as Mono8/16,
Bayer8/16, RGB24, BGR24 or YUV4xx. Using partial scan or binning the frame
rates can be increased.

Due to to their I/Os, RS232 interface (in/out), auto-iris and different
trigger modes the Allied Vision Prosilica GX models can be used very flexibly in
production control, process monitoring, medical imaging or in sports
monitoring. A 16 MByte memory is used for deferred data transmission and for
use of the recorder mode (camera is running free and sends n images before and
after a trigger signal); it also prevents data loss in case of excessive
triggering.

The data is output via standard CAT5e and CAT6 cables with a length of up to
100 m using Gigabit Ethernet technology. Theoretically unlimited distances are
possible when using switches. Configuration and integration of the cameras is
easy using either the manufacturer's SDK or CVB CameraSuite, both included in the delivery. SDKs are also available for Linux and QNX.

Application examples

Production control (e.g. inspection, high-precision measurement and process monitoring)

In this tutorial STEMMER IMAGING expert Dr. Jon Vickers explains how to
connect a GigE Vision camera using the Common Vision Blox (CVB) CameraSuite
and how to overcome potential difficulties during the process.

Supplier

About the supplier

Allied Vision

For 25 years, Allied Vision has been helping people to be faster, more precise, and more efficient in whatever matters to them. From raising production standards to detect diseases faster, proving scientific theories true, monitoring traffic intelligently or simply knowing who crossed the finish line first – with their technology and expertise, Allied Vision helps customers to gain insight by seeing more and hence be more successful in what they do.